- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
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- Location
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- My Bike Models
- Former '82 GL1100 "The Slug"
Hey guys, I have had an absolute blast on my bike over the years. Getting her for free back in 2007 (there is no such thing as free.......) and going through the whole restoration process down to the frame, two motors and lots of upgrades and changes. Building the Tag A Long trailer and just heading out across the country and camping along the way. Commuting back and forth to the train stations or airports with the trailer while I flew across the country for work or traveled up the coast by train. Taking the girls on rides, camping trips and such. Having them help through out the entire restoration process. It has been a blast! arty: k: :rocks:
But, the time has come to pass the old girl along. I am still having great difficulty with my knees and hyper-extending either leg causes terrific pain and injury. (You hyper-extend whenever you push the bike backwards or try to get it up on the centerstand.) She is nicknamed "The Slug" because I installed an '83 engine into the '82 frame. The gearing is great on the highway because it really lowers the RPM significantly. But, at a price. Great on the highway, takes a bit to get her going. Hence, "The Slug". She'll pull that Tag a Long trailer anywhere fully loaded for hundreds of miles and never even blink. The time has come to get her ready to pass along.
But, the time has come to pass the old girl along. I am still having great difficulty with my knees and hyper-extending either leg causes terrific pain and injury. (You hyper-extend whenever you push the bike backwards or try to get it up on the centerstand.) She is nicknamed "The Slug" because I installed an '83 engine into the '82 frame. The gearing is great on the highway because it really lowers the RPM significantly. But, at a price. Great on the highway, takes a bit to get her going. Hence, "The Slug". She'll pull that Tag a Long trailer anywhere fully loaded for hundreds of miles and never even blink. The time has come to get her ready to pass along.